Tune in here to this ​Wednesday's edition of Breaking With Brett Jensen!

Breaking: Brett Jensen kicks the show off by talking about the explosive press conference held by the NC GOP and Mecklenburg County GOP in response to the tragic murder of Iryna Zarutska, and the growing political fallout surrounding crime in Charlotte.

Brett highlights powerful remarks from NC GOP Chair Jason Simmons and Mecklenburg GOP Chair Kyle Kirby, who condemned what they called “soft-on-crime” policies from local Democratic leadership. They pointed to Zarutska’s brutal stabbing on August 22 aboard a Charlotte light rail train — an attack allegedly carried out by Decarlos Brown Jr., who has since been charged with first-degree murder.

Jensen is joined by North Carolina State Auditor Dave Boliek to discuss two major investigations into the City of Charlotte, including safety concerns on the light rail system and a controversial payout to CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings.

Auditor Boliek explains his office’s decision to investigate Charlotte Area Transit System (CATS), citing a city-conducted survey showing only 37% of residents feel safe using public transit. He emphasizes the audit’s focus on oversight, contracted security services, and ensuring public funds are being used effectively to protect riders.

Jensen is also joined by Michael Whatley to discuss the tragic assassination of Charlie Kirk and the growing concerns over political violence and public safety in America.

Whatley, the former RNC Chair and current U.S. Senate candidate in North Carolina, reflects on Kirk’s legacy as a devoted husband, father, and leader in the conservative movement. Calling the killing a “tragic, senseless” act, Whatley expresses deep concern over rising lawlessness and soft-on-crime policies, particularly in Democrat-led cities like Charlotte.

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